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Check Airport Flight Delays
Have a trip planned somewhere? Click on the headline for a look at real-time airport delays nationwide. Check your departure, arrival airports, and anyplace you're making connections to see if your flight may be affected.
Gas Prices Stall Labor Day Travel
More than 34 million Americans are expected to travel this Labor Day weekend. That number is down slightly from last year, and the breakdown in how Americans will travel this holiday shows the economy, housing and gas prices are still dogging pocketbooks.
What Impact Did Climate Have on the Panama Canal?
In 1904, the United States began work on the Panama Canal. But the country's tropical climate led to a number of problems, including landslides and insect-borne disease including Malaria, which was deadly.
Hawaii Past and Present
Finally, 110 years ago today, Hawaii was formally annexed to the United States. Lets examine the history of what would become the 50th state, its unique climate, and the economic benefits it brings to the nation.
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"Junk Sailing" for a Cause
Two men have set out to sail from California to Hawaii on a boat made of garbage...literally. Joel Paschal and Marcus Eriksen made the boat from scratch out of plastic bottles and old airplane parts.
Two men have set out to sail from California to Hawaii on a boat made of garbage...literally. Joel Paschal and Marcus Eriksen made the boat from scratch out of plastic bottles and old airplane parts.
2007 Ski Season Tops Records
Good weather and abundant snowfall are to credit for a successful 2007 ski season. Ski resorts across the country had record attendance last winter, which tops the previous record set just two years ago.
Good weather and abundant snowfall are to credit for a successful 2007 ski season. Ski resorts across the country had record attendance last winter, which tops the previous record set just two years ago.
Delta to offer Wi-Fi on U.S. Flights
Delta Air Lines Inc. says it will offer broadband wireless Internet access on its entire domestic mainline fleet by the middle of next year. Several other airlines either offer similar service or plan to, though on a much more limited number of flights.
Delta Air Lines Inc. says it will offer broadband wireless Internet access on its entire domestic mainline fleet by the middle of next year. Several other airlines either offer similar service or plan to, though on a much more limited number of flights.
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Why You Should Book Vacations Earlier This YearIt's August first, but believe it or not, some travel experts are saying that if you don't make your family's holiday air travel plans NOW, you won't be going anywhere come Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Baggage System Breakdown Delays Flights at JFK
A software glitch crippled the baggage handling system in an American Airlines terminal at Kennedy Airport on Wednesday, delaying some flights and causing a luggage pileup at the ticket counters.
A software glitch crippled the baggage handling system in an American Airlines terminal at Kennedy Airport on Wednesday, delaying some flights and causing a luggage pileup at the ticket counters.
Sinkhole Holds Ancient Human Information
Scientists call a spring in North Port, Florida one of the most important archeological sites in the United States. National Geographic helped fund the underwater "dig" as divers searched for evidence of human being life dating back 12,000 years ago. Watch this video for further information about the sinkhole.
Scientists call a spring in North Port, Florida one of the most important archeological sites in the United States. National Geographic helped fund the underwater "dig" as divers searched for evidence of human being life dating back 12,000 years ago. Watch this video for further information about the sinkhole.
Vacation on a Budget
In the wake of airfare increases and rising gas prices, many Americans are looking for different ways to travel on a budget.
In the wake of airfare increases and rising gas prices, many Americans are looking for different ways to travel on a budget.
FAA Announces Runway Safety ImprovementsThe Federal Aviation Administration announced measures Monday to improve runway safety, including the installation at major airports of lights that signal pilots when a runway is safe to enter.
Canceled Flights May Vex Travelers
Airlines canceled nearly 65,000 flights as of July 2008. It's almost as many as all of 2007, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and travelers should be ready to be even more flexible as airlines carve chunks out of their schedules later this year.
Airlines canceled nearly 65,000 flights as of July 2008. It's almost as many as all of 2007, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and travelers should be ready to be even more flexible as airlines carve chunks out of their schedules later this year.
Airline Cuts Movies to Save Money
Better bring a book on flights. U.S. Airways says it will start removing in-flight entertainment systems on domestic flights in November to save about $10 million annually in fuel and other costs. Click on the headline to find out why.
Better bring a book on flights. U.S. Airways says it will start removing in-flight entertainment systems on domestic flights in November to save about $10 million annually in fuel and other costs. Click on the headline to find out why.
NASA Sets Date for Final Shuttle Mission
NASA has tentatively set the final space shuttle mission for May 31, 2010, four months before the shuttle fleet retires. NASA has 10 missions remaining for the shuttle fleet, which President Bush ordered to retire by Sept. 30, 2010.
NASA has tentatively set the final space shuttle mission for May 31, 2010, four months before the shuttle fleet retires. NASA has 10 missions remaining for the shuttle fleet, which President Bush ordered to retire by Sept. 30, 2010.
Grizzly Bears Shimmying?It isn't too often that humans catch sight of grizzly bears shimmying in the forest. But in northwestern Montana hidden cameras have caught just that and more. Glacier National Park is known as bear country, and offers homes to hundreds of grizzly bears. Having remained on the threatened species list since 1975, the park has become an important place for humans examining the bears in detail.
Flight Delays Spur Fight Over Air Travel Changes
The Bush administration's plan to ease nationwide flight delays through an experiment with New York airspace drew fierce resistance in Congress, with lawmakers joining airline officials predicting it will only make matters worse.
The Bush administration's plan to ease nationwide flight delays through an experiment with New York airspace drew fierce resistance in Congress, with lawmakers joining airline officials predicting it will only make matters worse.
More Airlines Add Baggage Fees
Three of the largest carriers now charge $15 for a first checked bag. No. 2 United Airlines and No. 7 US Airways announced their new fees on Thursday, three weeks after No. 1 American Airlines set the precedent for the charge. Leave your comments about the new fees inside the story.
Three of the largest carriers now charge $15 for a first checked bag. No. 2 United Airlines and No. 7 US Airways announced their new fees on Thursday, three weeks after No. 1 American Airlines set the precedent for the charge. Leave your comments about the new fees inside the story.
American: Bag Fee Affects 1 in 4
American Airlines says its new $15 fee for a first checked bag will affect fewer than one in four customers and won't lengthen lines at boarding gates.
American Airlines says its new $15 fee for a first checked bag will affect fewer than one in four customers and won't lengthen lines at boarding gates.
Air Travel Options ShrinkFirst it was soaring ticket prices and vanishing bargain fares, then new baggage fees. Now air travelers are facing dwindling choices for when they can fly and where -- even to such popular tourist destinations as Las Vegas and Orlando.
Retailers Promote 'Staycation' Sales
A plug-in cooler, new cushions for outdoor furniture, and toys for the backyard pool. More Americans are planning to enjoy a "staycation" this summer.
A plug-in cooler, new cushions for outdoor furniture, and toys for the backyard pool. More Americans are planning to enjoy a "staycation" this summer.
The Rising Cost to Fly
Airlines ratcheted up the pressure on fliers ahead of the holiday weekend, significantly raising ticket prices to offset the runaway cost of fuel.
Airlines ratcheted up the pressure on fliers ahead of the holiday weekend, significantly raising ticket prices to offset the runaway cost of fuel.
Caladesi Island US's Best Beach
The nation's best place to get a tan and enjoy the ocean's waves, is a place so remote that even people in the offices of "Dr. Beach" Florida International University professor Stephen Leatherman didn't know where to find it on the map.
The nation's best place to get a tan and enjoy the ocean's waves, is a place so remote that even people in the offices of "Dr. Beach" Florida International University professor Stephen Leatherman didn't know where to find it on the map.
Keeping money safe on vacation tripsThe last thing any traveler wants is to lose a wallet, whether it's misplaced or taken by a pickpocket, in the middle of a vacation.
Pricey gas crimping Memorial Day travel
The AAA projects the number of Americans traveling more than 50 miles from home over the long holiday weekend will fall nearly 1 percent from last year.
The AAA projects the number of Americans traveling more than 50 miles from home over the long holiday weekend will fall nearly 1 percent from last year.
Getting Through Airport Security Quick
Planning to travel for the holidays? The government is offering carry-on luggage tips for air travelers in a 60-second video.
Planning to travel for the holidays? The government is offering carry-on luggage tips for air travelers in a 60-second video.
Today Show's Roker Part of Amtrak Celebration
Amtrak is hoping live entertainment, exhibits and a national TV personality will lure people who don't normally take the train into its stations - and then inspire them to return to ride the rails another day.
Amtrak is hoping live entertainment, exhibits and a national TV personality will lure people who don't normally take the train into its stations - and then inspire them to return to ride the rails another day.
Airlines slow down to save on fuel Drivers have long known that slowing down on the highway means getting more miles to the gallon. Now airlines are trying it, too -- adding a few minutes to flights to save millions on fuel.
Travel website ranks Top U.S. Vacation Spot
Lake Tahoe ranks first in the nation among choice vacation destinations newly ranked by a major travel website. It also ranks in the Top 10 worldwide.
Lake Tahoe ranks first in the nation among choice vacation destinations newly ranked by a major travel website. It also ranks in the Top 10 worldwide.
U.S. doubles compensation available for bumped fliers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Passengers who get bumped off overbooked flights will soon be eligible to receive twice as much compensation...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Passengers who get bumped off overbooked flights will soon be eligible to receive twice as much compensation...
Beach Resorts for Families
More beach resorts are offering pools with water slides, no-cost children's programs and other amenities that make them attractive, affordable...
More beach resorts are offering pools with water slides, no-cost children's programs and other amenities that make them attractive, affordable...